Document background
Letters of Authority (Surat Kuasa) are essential legal instruments in Indonesian business and personal matters, used to delegate specific powers from one party to another. These documents are particularly crucial when the grantor cannot personally handle certain matters and needs to authorize someone else to act on their behalf. The legal framework is primarily governed by the Indonesian Civil Code (KUHPerdata) Articles 1792-1819, which sets out the basic requirements for validity. Letters of Authority can be used for various purposes, including but not limited to: representing companies in official meetings, handling banking transactions, managing property matters, or dealing with government authorities. The document must be drafted in Indonesian language as per Law No. 24 of 2009, and depending on the importance and nature of the authority granted, may require notarization under Law No. 30 of 2004 on Notary Position. Understanding the correct usage and formal requirements of Letters of Authority is crucial for ensuring their legal validity and effectiveness in Indonesian jurisdiction.
